Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Science Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $56,179 | $49,470 to $60,168 | 7 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,425 | $72,277 to $76,495 | 9 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +3% (2024 to 2034), about 17,900 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $60,130 | +3.5% | 10,600 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $49,490 | +4% | 5,600 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $48,390 | +1.5% | 1,300 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $58,570 | -2.1% | 400 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.